Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 171,236,000 - 196,882,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary seeks a Pharmacist I to join the ACH Inpatient Pharmacy. You will provide direct patient care across pediatrics and neonatal units, verify orders, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize therapy.

The role requires day, evening, and weekend shifts with on-call responsibilities; 7.75-hour shifts; 1.0 FTE. You must hold a BSc in Pharmacy with ACP registration, and have experience in hospital settings, preferably pediatrics, with strong

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and ACP registration.
• Entry-to-practice degree in pharmacy; prescribing authority may be required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy, pediatrics preferred; 1 year recent direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Participate in patient care rounds and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Mentor Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians; provide guidance to staff.
• Support special access or investigational drug therapies as needed.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medication safety

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Registration with Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP)

Entry-to-practice degree (BSc or PharmD)

Tools

Epic (Connect Care)

Computerized medication order entry systems

Job description

Your Opportunity

Are you a motivated and dedicated Pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact providing patient care? AHS is seeking a skilled professional to join our pharmacy team at Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH). ACH prides itself on engaging patients and families on a regular basis through a family centered approach to care. ACH is a leader in pediatric and neonatal care and is a major referral center for pediatric malignancies and complex hematological treatment including pediatric bone marrow transplants. Alberta's only hospice for children (Rotary Flames House) is located next door to ACH.

In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications. You will assess patients for medication related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. This hospital based position includes participation in patient care rounds, close collaboration with clinical teams, and engagement with patients and families to individualize therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders and may also involve checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, and chemotherapeutic medications. You may assist with special access or investigational drug therapies and support pharmacy operations through mentorship of new staff, precepting students, and providing guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. This position requires availability for day, evening, on-call and weekend shifts. Direct patient care responsibility could be in general pediatrics, complex care, HOT (hematology, oncology, transplant), PICU, NICU or emergency. ACH Pharmacists also provide direct patient care to patients located in the NICU and adolescent mental health units located at the Foothills Medical Center.

Classification: Pharmacist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: ACH Inpatient Pharmacy

Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Multisite

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 24-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $59.76

Maximum Salary: $68.71

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist.

Additional Required Qualifications

Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy. Additional Prescribing Authorization is required at time of hire or within the 1st year of employment. At least 1 year of recent direct patient care experience in pediatrics and experience in hospital pharmacy setting within the last 3 years is required. The successful candidate is experienced with computerized medication order entry and drug information systems, works well within diverse teams, and maintains patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem solving skills are essential, along with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Effective English communication and professional accountability are required. The role includes visual and computer work, with occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or post-grad Pharm D program. Precepting students, and participation in projects, research or committee work. Experience with Epic (Connect Care), TPN, IV admixture & unit dose drug distribution is desired. Active membership in CSHP or CaPhO is an asset. Specialized training or experience in pediatrics or oncology is strongly preferred.